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In the 4th century A.D. in Egypt, astronomer and philosopher Hypatia (Rachel Weisz) teaches her scientific beliefs to a class of male students. Among them is lovestruck slave Davus (Max Minghella), the equally smitten Orestes (Oscar Isaac) and young Christian man Synesius (Rupert Evans). Hypatia dismisses all of their advances, but this romantic drama pales in comparison to a rising battle between Christians and pagans on the streets of soon-to-be war-torn Alexandria.
Rachel Weisz gives an outstanding performance as the mathematician and philosopher Hypatia. This movie proposes her as a pioneer of modern astronomy and martyr to rational thought: she demonstrates the heliocentric nature of the universe, thus anticipating Copernicus, Kepler and Galileo, all without benefit of telescopes, and is finally slaughtered by woman-hating early Christians.
Ashburton Arts Centre is a community-owned and run place where the arts of all kinds happen.
It opened in 2018 in the town's old Methodist Church. Come see world-class live music, theatre, etc plus local performers, classes and community events.
15 West Street,
Ashburton,
Devon,
England,
TQ13 7DT.
07980 680052
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